What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Accountant position at Match Point Recruiting?
Our client is a construction contracting company with locations in Arkansas and Oklahoma. They are working on projects across the southern U.S. and have been in business for over 40 years. The company is one of the largest contractors in their speciality in Arkansas and surrounding regions. The company promotes a culture that allows for a good work/ life balance for all employees.
Work Environment: Barling, AR office, Full-time, M-F schedule.
PRINCIPAL PURPOSE OF JOB
Responsible for providing financial and administrative services to ensure effective, efficient and accurate financial and administrative operations.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Maintain thorough, well organized accounting files. Includes Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll and Financial Statement duties.
- Partner with Accounts Receivable with Billing, Customer / contract files and presentation of Accounts Receivable information. Back up for the Accounts receivable position.
- Partner with Accounts Payable with pay process and maintaining Laserfiche information. Back up for the Accounts payable position.
- Help maintain Payroll. Back up for the position.
- Process Subcontract billings. Back up for the position.
- Reconciliation of accounts.
- Track and investigate financial information.
- Assist with ACH payments, Sales Tax rebate program.
- Troubleshoot and resolve any problems that arise.
ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Process lien waivers, time and material (T&M) billings, and certified payroll reports.
- Provide job cost as needed.
- Create billings and process billings.
- Create third party billing; post and file.
- Complete monthly and fiscal year end paperwork.
- Assist with annual audit.
QUALIFICATIONS AND CAPABILITIES
- Bachelor's Degree required.
- Prior accounting experience desired.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Decision making skills.
- Knowledge of accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll and accounting procedures a plus.
- Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering financial information.
- Confidentiality concerning financial and employee files.
- Effective organizational skills.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Computer skills including the ability to operate computerized accounting, spreadsheet, word processing programs and e-mail at a highly proficient level.
- Time management skills.
- Stress management skills.
Salary and Benefits: $50,000 base, merit bonus, standard health benefits, 401K matching, Paid time off.
Career Progression: Our client has created career progression throughout their teams and desire candidates that want to grow long-term with their company.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Will you now or in the future require Visa sponsorship to work in the United States?
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Accounting: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Barling, AR 72923 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000 - $55,000